The Madhatter

Thanks for the comments guys, and no Slartibarfast - I don't have any objections to your observations You're quite right, I would be very hesitant to drive it on public roads. 😄

Hi guys Maybe this build might generate some interest here. My last build got no comments at all This is the latest machine off my work bench - Revell's BMW DTM done as a street machine. It's a hard to find now kit and I'm sure a few hard core car nuts have groaned at what I've done to it, but I like it. Its Tamiya Clear Red over Alclad Stainless Steel. I love the look myself but I leave it for you to decide. [/url Next car up will be Tamiya's new NSX with LB Worx Body Kit (once I've built it that is) Thanks f

Els - your work never disappoints and this is no exception. Awesome build mate - in my favourite scheme no less 😄

Hi guys This is my second to last project for a while before I take a much needed modelling break. I've had this in the unfinished pile for ages and decided to get it done. It was originally going to be in the RAF 20th Anniversary scheme but I got tired of looking at BOG, so I decided to liven it up somewhat into this. I went with the Landor scheme as I thought it would suit it nicely. I used a custom mix of paints and the decals are a mix of Draw Decals for the BA writing, 26 Decals fir the windows and a friend of mine did up the tail logo from an image I found. Kit very kindly offered

It's great to see this getting some bench time again Ray! That nose job is seriously awesome and the internals are looking great. Looking forward to the next update next year 😉

I am not a huge fan of the B-Wing - but that looks awesome Jan!! The weathering is perfect for that scale Is that the stand that comes with it?

yeah I was but I guess you don't always need launchers like the Yamato has on it's rear end. I just thought it could be another bit of equipment for it to have. In my mind, they would retract underneath the deck

that's looking awesome! Great work!!! What about the possibility of launch rails shown in the raised position on the rear deck? I personally feel there needs to be something on the rear deck, but I'm sure you have something in mind. Either way - I am really enjoying this one Keep the updates coming and I am looking forward to seeing what you'v done for the nozzle!

I can't speak for the makers of SBY but I like it. Don't forget to add some raked fins 🙂 Keep the pics coming!!

You don't see too many of these built and you've done a great job on it. There's nothing wrong with a clean build instead of looking beaten up. I have a 1/35th Nightstalker from Dragon to do one of these days and I hope mine comes out as nice as this Great work

What everyone else has said is very true. Press to fit doesn't equal crap when it comes to Bandai. The only negative I've heard of is that the plastic on some kits can react badly to oils and subsequent thinners. But thats it really. They're fantastic kits and they pay a lot of attention to detail. Well worth it IMHO

As does Anigrand

I so want one but I just can't justify the $200au price tag at the moment. I just hope Revell keep making it for a few years to come 😄

Are you scratching the main superstructure base shapes? If so - that's so bloody awesome I want to cry. I like those sensor ideas too, but I reckon a small viewing platform could look cool: sort of a sleek gun turret shaped window dropping midships between the 2 sensors? Like a mini third bridge but more in profile with the hull as opposed to sticking right out. I like how your keeping that WW2 theme going as well Great stuff all round Thom! Can't wait to see more

Hi guys As a side project to my Star Destroyer, I have been building Revell's C-7R for a bit of a change. However, I didn't go down the yellow road, I went down the black road. Thankfully, I didn't have any issues getting my body to fit on or have any interference in the engine and the hood areas. I am painfully aware of the paint bleed at the rear and the other finish issues it has - I will try to fix that up soon. The rear wing is also slightly off which is of course something I fixed AFTER I took the photos. Opps. I took a

Thanks guys, im currently working on 2 other projects at the moment and will resume the SD soon It is pretty out there isnt it I use a standard razor blade and my mark1 eyes to cut the styrene into shapes. Nothing fancy im afraid 🙂

Thanks Steve

Too cool! I'm going to enjoy this one. I love the thought of a scratch built SBY themed ship. You might be better making your own fins as at least you'd get the size you want 😁 Hey speaking of SBY, do you have any images or links to of the new Andromeda which apparently has a smaller bridge and more guns? I can't find anything on it and I trust my source to be correct Anyway I am taking a front row perch for this build. Can't wait for the next update

Thanks Blake 👍 I made a start on the top roof and side walls so will post some pics once I've done something worth while showing showing

Thanks for sharing those pics - I'm really hanging out for it's release here in Aus - although the price I saw it for at Metro was a tad steep even for me @ $199.99au. No way I'm paying even close to that for a 1/144th kit - no matter how badly I want one. 🙂 As for posting it in the wrong forum, no big deal - just ask Steve or a mod to move it to the Jet modelling thread which is where I dare say you thought you were posting in 😉

Yeah, i shrink wrap all connections to avoid shortages. Nothing worse than having to take apart a build to replace an LED, especially once its built

2 days back and I have already pretty much finished the bridge and neck section. I'll run a light grey wash over it once everything has dried and sealed proper. There are still a couple of sections I need to hand brush to bring up to spec. I'll take some lit shots once I have connected the remaining fiber optics. That's it for now. I have to finish painting the big antenna in the middle as well as replace all the bro

very nicely done Brad - it certainly looks the part with those SMD's lighting it up! Looks great on that base as well

I've been waiting for that SU-33 for quite a while. Hopefully they actually come through with it

Your quite right - that is an awesome start! I like his engine work - it looks amazing with those CF decals Great find. I hope he does finish it. Interesting to read of the fit issues though. I expected better from Revell on that score, but to be honest, I've only ever built 2 Revell Cars before so I don't have much to compare it to I think I'll sign up to that forum - thanks for pointing that one out